Temporary Staff Attorney II - Remote

Overview

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. In that tradition, seven years ago, Bet Tzedek launched its most recent effort to promote economic growth and equality in Los Angeles, the Small Business Development Program. The Small Business Development Program invests valuable legal expertise in underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners to nurture talent, develop innovators, and empower those who wish to build a better future in marginalized communities. This position is a time-limited and temporary position and is expected to last 6 months.

In Short

• Conduct and supervise initial intake interviews, assess client eligibility, and represent or refer clients as needed.
• Maintain a case load of matters that require legal expertise on business-related issues.
• Work with the program’s Directing Attorney to place matters with pro bono attorneys.
• Organize and supervise the participation of volunteers in initial intakes, webinars, and legal clinics.
• Develop and implement outreach opportunities, including know your rights trainings.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure small business owners receive necessary legal tools.
• Partner with other entities to provide holistic services to clients.
• Track client data and outcomes.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing (required).
• 4-8 years of experience practicing law (required).
• Highly motivated self-starter (required).
• Proficiency with general legal areas common to small business operations (required).
• Proficiency with substantive legal areas relevant to small business operations (required).
• Ease with oral and written communication in English and Spanish, Mandarin or Korean (preferred).
• Record of training, mentoring, and supervising volunteer attorneys (required).
• Commitment to Bet Tzedek’s mission (required).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (required).

Benefits

• None